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Christian Dior Grand Bal ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 8 June 2012 13 Comments

Christian Dior Grand Bal

Christian Dior has launched Grand Bal, a new addition to the La Collection Privée Christian Dior series.

Literally fascinated by the excess of the imposing balls that he would not miss for anything, Christian Dior used his fashion to celebrate a certain luxurious and timeless celebratory spirit.

A new chapter in the "Christian Dior Collection Privée", Grand Bal elegantly embodies the intoxication of a summer's night at the first light of dawn. Like the most beautiful of gowns, its radiant composition, dominated by Grasse Jasmine, conceals noble raw materials.

"Grand Bal is an echo of Christian Dior's great ball gowns, whose full skirts and beauty evoked the petals of a flower in full bloom," François Demachy.

The notes include orange blossom, ylang ylang, jasmine, sandalwood and musk.

Christian Dior Grand Bal is available in 125, 250 or 450 ml Eau de Parfum.

(quote via dior, additional information via osmoz)

Filed Under: new fragrances
Tagged With: dior, la collection privee christian dior

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  1. ladymurasaki says:
    8 June 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Hmm. The composition sounds conventional, but I like the sound of “dominated by Grasse jasmine”.

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    • Robin says:
      8 June 2012 at 3:37 pm

      Me too! Have never tried any of these. I’m getting lazier & lazier about chasing down these “exclusive” scents.

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      • djron91 says:
        8 June 2012 at 3:48 pm

        In their exclusive line – I love Leather Oud (thought I know you detest Oud).. you should check out Mitzah, Eau Noire and Granville. The price point for the 250ML bottles are amazing for splits.

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        • Robin says:
          8 June 2012 at 5:27 pm

          Thanks! I think I heard good things about New Look too.

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      • ladymurasaki says:
        9 June 2012 at 8:49 am

        I haven’t found a store that sells it in London or the UK, but I’m ordering a sample from Surrender to Chance.

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  2. bluegardenia says:
    8 June 2012 at 3:59 pm

    sounds conventional but possibly very beautiful. how are the prices on these dior exclusives? have never tried one either.

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    • Karin says:
      9 June 2012 at 8:48 am

      Prices aren’t that expensive. 8.5 oz is $230, 4.25 oz. is $155.

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      • bluegardenia says:
        11 June 2012 at 5:33 pm

        oh that’s very reasonable. cheaper than most niche lines actually.

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  3. bluegardenia says:
    8 June 2012 at 4:02 pm

    oh dear. just saw that one of the past exclusives is 535 dollars. hmph!

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    • Robin says:
      8 June 2012 at 5:26 pm

      Yep. They’re spendy.

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      • bluegardenia says:
        9 June 2012 at 6:48 am

        i suppose if i really loved the juice, i might save up… then with a bottle cap that cheap looking, no i wouldn’t.

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      • bluegardenia says:
        9 June 2012 at 6:49 am

        i suppose if i really loved the juice, i might save up… then again with a bottle cap that cheap looking, no i wouldn’t.

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  4. eminere says:
    12 June 2012 at 8:41 am

    The juice sounds very heady!

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